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                                  "Chinese"
                               by Lily Allen
                              standard tuning
                         verse 1
I Fsee you Fmaj7from the sGmky
ADmnd I wonder how long it will Bbtake me to get GmhomCe
I Fwait for an hoFmaj7ur or so at the carGmousel
I have a cDmigarette to paBbss the time
Cause the traffGmic's helCl
  Dm  C   F   Fmaj7
             chorus
I Fdon't want anything mAmore
Than to see your face when you open the Cmdoor
You'll make me beans on toast and a nice cup of Bbtea
And we'll get a Chinese and watch FTV
Tomorrow we'll take the dog for a wAmalk
And in the afternoon then maybe we'll tCmalk
I'll be exhausted so I'll probably slBbeep
And we'll get a Chinese and watch FTV
                verse 2
YoFu wipe the tFmaj7ears from my Gmeye
And you saDmy that all that it Bbtakes is a phoGmne cCall
I Fcry Fmaj7at the thought of being Gmalone and then
I woDmnder how long it will tBbake til I'm hGmome Cagain
 Dm  C   F   Fmaj7
               chorus
I Fdon't want anything mAmore
Than to see your face when you open the dCmoor
You'll make me beans on toast and a nice cup of Bbtea
And we'll get a Chinese and watch FTV
Tomorrow we'll take the dog for a Amwalk
And in the afternoon then maybe we'll tCmalk
I'll be exhausted so I'll probably sBbleep
And we'll get a Chinese and watch FTV
              verse 3
I FknoFmaj7w it doesn't seem sGmo fair
But I'll seDmnd you a posBbtcard when I geGmt there
                  chorus
I Fdon't want anything mAmore
Than to see your face when you open the dCmoor
You'll make me beans on toast and a nice cup of tBbea
And we'll get a Chinese and watch FTV
Tomorrow we'll take the dog for a wAmalk
And in the afternoon then maybe we'll tCmalk
I'll be exhausted so I'll probably slBbeep
And we'll get a Chinese and watch TFV
(beautiful little song)

All chords in this song (8)

The story behind the song

Lily Allen is an English singer-songwriter and actress known for her distinctive musical style. Her second studio album, It's Not Me, It's You, features this song. Playing "Chinese" can evoke a sense of introspection or a specific narrative, inviting the guitarist to explore the feeling within its notes.

AI-written from these sources:Lily Allen — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Chinese

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Fmaj7

"Chinese"

by Lily Allen

standard tuning

verse 1

F Fmaj7 Gm

I see you from the sky

Dm Bb Gm C

And I wonder how long it will take me to get home

F Fmaj7 Gm

I wait for an hour or so at the carousel

Dm Bb

I have a cigarette to pass the time

Gm C

Cause the traffic's hell

Dm C F Fmaj7

chorus

F Am

I don't want anything more

Than to see your face when you open the door

You'll make me beans on toast and a nice cup of tea

And we'll get a Chinese and watch TV

Tomorrow we'll take the dog for a walk

And in the afternoon then maybe we'll talk

I'll be exhausted so I'll probably sleep

And we'll get a Chinese and watch TV

verse 2

F Fmaj7 Gm

You wipe the tears from my eye

Dm Bb Gm C

And you say that all that it takes is a phone call

F Fmaj7 Gm

I cry at the thought of being alone and then

Dm Bb Gm C

I wonder how long it will take til I'm home again

Dm C F Fmaj7

chorus

F Am

I don't want anything more

Than to see your face when you open the door

You'll make me beans on toast and a nice cup of tea

And we'll get a Chinese and watch TV

Tomorrow we'll take the dog for a walk

And in the afternoon then maybe we'll talk

I'll be exhausted so I'll probably sleep

And we'll get a Chinese and watch TV

verse 3

F Fmaj7 Gm

I know it doesn't seem so fair

Dm Bb Gm

But I'll send you a postcard when I get there

chorus

F Am

I don't want anything more

Than to see your face when you open the door

You'll make me beans on toast and a nice cup of tea

And we'll get a Chinese and watch TV

Tomorrow we'll take the dog for a walk

And in the afternoon then maybe we'll talk

I'll be exhausted so I'll probably sleep

And we'll get a Chinese and watch TV

(beautiful little song)

About Chinese Chords by Lily Allen

Learn how to play Chinese by Lily Allen with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Chinese chords”, “Chinese guitar chords”, or “Lily Allen Chinese chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Chinese chords and for experienced players who want accurate Chinese lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F, Fmaj7, Gm, Dm, Bb, C.

FAQ — Chinese by Lily Allen

How do I play "Chinese" by Lily Allen on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Chinese" by Lily Allen on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Chinese" by Lily Allen free?

Yes. The chords for "Chinese" by Lily Allen are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Chinese" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Chinese" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Chinese"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Chinese" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Chinese" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Chinese" by Lily Allen with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Lily Allen below.

What key is "Chinese" in?

The chords for "Chinese" show the original chord names (including F, Fmaj7, Gm, Dm, Bb, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.